Board weighs new look at state abortion clinic rules
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The State Board of Health is considering whether to revisit Virginia's hotly debated abortion clinic regulations. Dr. Marissa Levine, the new ...
State science leaders to meet in nation’s capital
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ State science leaders will gather in the nation's capital for the Virginia Summit on Science, Engineering and Medicine. The meeting co-hosted ...
Former Senator Jim Webb to decide soon on 2016 race
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Former Democratic Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia says he'll make a final decision in the next few months about whether to ...
Virginia woman wins $1 million grand prize in bake-off
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A Virginia woman has won the $1 million grand prize in the annual Pillsbury Bake-Off for her peanut-toffee pie crust recipe. The ...
The River Stage at The Bridges is announced
Next year there will be new concert and events venue in Roanoke - underneath the Walnut Street Bridge. Sponsor Hounds is leasing space from The ...
City, soccer club join forces
There are all types of public-private partnerships these days ... in Roanoke City they're kicking off an arrangement today concerning soccer fields ... WFIR's Gene ...
Children of Eden opens at Mill Mountain Theatre
Mill Mountain Theatre's holiday play opens tonight ... and "Children of Eden" has its roots right here in Roanoke ... as WFIR's Gene Marrano reports: ...
Immigration activists interrupt Goodlatte committee hearing
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte reached for his gavel and called upon Capital Police to remove immigration activists when they disrupted yesterday's committee hearing: ...
Crime panel backs cigarette retailer licensing
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia State Crime Commission has endorsed licensing of cigarette retailers as a way to combat illegal trafficking. The panel voted ...
Two Virginia hospitals are designated Ebola treatment centers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Health officials have designated two Virginia hospitals as Ebola treatment centers. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services included the ...
Advocates push for Virginia minimum wage increase
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A Democratic state senator and liberal advocates are pushing for an increasing to Virginia's minimum wage. Sen. Dave Marsden of Fairfax ...
Consideration of Greek system at UMW on hold
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (AP) _ The University of Mary Washington's consideration of establishing a Greek fraternity and sorority system is on hold. President Richard Hurley has ...
GOP Va. House Speaker draws primary opponent
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Republican House Speaker William J. Howell will face a primary opponent next year if he runs for re-election. Former Stafford County ...
Here’s one option on “Giving Tuesday”
On "Giving Tuesday" a local non-profit suggests land conservation as one option ...WFIR's Gene Marrano has that story: 12-2 BRLC Wrap#1-WEB ...
Happy Healthy Cooks works with Roanoke students
Its an uphill battle but "Happy Healthy Cooks" is attempting to bridge the nutruitional divide in Roanoke City Schools ... as WFIR's Gene Marrano reports: ...
New Roanoke airport director has eyes on non-stop Dallas service
Air travelers to and from Roanoke have one less option as of tomorrow when United Airlines reduces its current two non-stop flights a day to ...
Commission recommends gift caps for Virginia lawmakers
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ An ethics panel created by Gov. Terry McAuliffe is recommending new gift rules for Virginia lawmakers. The panel sent interim recommendations ...
Dominion: Pipeline means $25 million in property taxes
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Energy provider Dominion Resources Inc. says a proposed pipeline that would deliver natural gas to the Southeast would provide more than ...
Hearing reset for Jesse Matthew Jr.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ A preliminary hearing has been postponed for a man charged with abducting a University of Virginia student. Jesse Leroy Matthew Jr.'s ...
Searches, cigarettes, and sexting top panel’s agenda
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Search and rescue operations, illegal cigarette trafficking and ``sexting'' are among the items on a long agenda for the Virginia State ...
